Straight Talk: Future of Downtown Seattle An honest and direct virtual conversation. While downtown Seattle was hit hard by the pandemic and associate closures, the area was struggling before 2020 with some public safety challenges. Now, as we move into the recovery, the PSBJ will take a look at what's next for downtown Seattle, how […]
Join us for a conversation about journeys, challenges, and the future. In a community where women are a minority, we’ll hear from five accomplished pioneers who are leading the way. You’ll hear energizing stories about their journeys, the challenges they overcame along the way, and visions for a more equitable future.
The guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin, the police officer who murdered George Floyd, was celebrated as a victory for racial equity progress in our country. As our nation continues to wrestle with racial equity, what local progress has been made? What have our leaders learned from the protests and calls for reform over the past […]
Ever wondered how some of Seattle’s legendary Black-owned businesses got to where they are today? We’ve invited Seattle’s rule-breakers, creators and innovators to share their journey and how they broke through the noise to make meaningful impact. These incredible entrepreneurs will share the obstacles they’ve faced, their successes over the years, and how our city […]
Learn how you can get involved with DemocracyLab at our weekly volunteer orientation!
How will the Future of Work affect how we make policy in the areas of transportation, economic development, and higher ed ? With ever increasing flexibility in how and where people work, traditional ways of thinking about how we create jobs, how we educate people, and how people get to work, will all need to […]
The May 2022 AI in Government event featured guest speaker is Dr. Lisa Costa, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at the United States Space Force and her presentation ‘How the US Space Force is Delivering the First Fully Digital Service’ on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1 PM ET! Agencies have long […]
Get ready for an exhilarating and impactful journey at the Data-Centric Social Justice Hackathon! Taking place at the dynamic venue of the Grove on the North Seattle College campus from April 20th to April 21st, this event unites students, innovators, and advocates from diverse backgrounds to tackle social justice issues through the power of data […]
Nature and Health illuminates the connections between nature and human health and well-being. We work with the community and decision makers to translate our findings into programs and policies that promote equitable engagement with nature. Each year, we host a symposium to bring together researchers, community members, and decision makers to learn about new discoveries, […]
We’re creating a climate for action. Coming to Seattle July 10–13, 2024. This groundbreaking festival will be a celebration of the thinkers, doers, and innovators leading the way in the new climate era. Operating at the crossroads of sustainability, design, culture, food, tech, data, science, policy, and entertainment, the festival will immerse attendees in solutions-driven […]
